com.docker.socket
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com.docker.socket is a launchDaemon component that handles socket communication for Docker Desktop, Docker's containerization and application development platform for macOS. Docker Desktop bundles the Docker Engine daemon, container runtime, CLI tools, and GUI with this socket service to enable users to build, run, and manage containers locally. The socket daemon is a critical back-end component that facilitates communication between the Docker CLI, the GUI, and the underlying container engine. A native Apple Silicon build of this component has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionThe com.docker.socket component is a launchDaemon that ships as part of Docker Desktop itself — it is not separately updatable. Since a native Apple Silicon build has already been confirmed in the wild, your copy of Docker Desktop likely already includes native support, or you can obtain it by updating Docker Desktop to the latest version through Docker's official installer or the Mac App Store. Open Docker Desktop, go to Preferences (or Settings) → About Docker Desktop, and select "Check for Updates" to ensure you are running the latest release. If you prefer to download fresh, visit Docker's official site or update through the Mac App Store; the latest builds automatically include the native arm64 launchDaemon. Once updated, the com.docker.socket component will run natively on your M-series Mac with no further action needed.
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